Beechgrove Elementary School vs Nicholas County Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 87 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechgrove Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students
Nicholas County Elementary School
Carlisle · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
645 students
| Measure | Beechgrove Elementary School Independence, Kentucky | Nicholas County Elementary School Carlisle, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 707 | #501 of 707 |
| National rank | #20106 of 50,301 | #29341 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 645 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 46% |
| city | Independence | Carlisle |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beechgrove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 43.9).
- •Beechgrove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •Beechgrove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Beechgrove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 66.2%).
- •Beechgrove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.9).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beechgrove Elementary School better than Nicholas County Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Beechgrove Elementary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 43.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beechgrove Elementary School and Nicholas County Elementary School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Independence and Carlisle in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beechgrove Elementary School: 645. Nicholas County Elementary School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beechgrove Elementary School and Nicholas County Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Beechgrove Elementary School is 276th of 707 and Nicholas County Elementary School is 501st of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).